THE HOUSEKEEPER FOLLOWED THE SOUND OF A CHILD’S CRY — AND FOUND THE BILLIONAIRE’S NEW WIFE’S TERRIFYING SECRET SEALED BEHIND A HIDDEN BASEMENT WALL…
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Chapter 10 - Fire in the CellarDown in the basement, Cuong snapped the iron chain with the bolt cutters and lifted the emaciated child into his arms. The boy clung to Cuong's neck, crying, "Mommy... it hurts..."
Just as Cuong turned to run, the heavy steel cellar door slammed shut and locked from the outside. A man's harsh voice crackled through the intercom: "Leave the kid, boy. Yen promised me a fortune to make sure this brat disappears tonight. Don't die with him!"
The pungent smell of gasoline poured through the cracks beneath the door. The intruder was none other than Yen’s ex-husband—her accomplice in the extortion plot, who had come to burn down the evidence.
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Chapter 11 - Fighting the FlamesFlames exploded outside the cellar door. Thick black smoke billowed inside, threatening to suffocate Cuong and the child within minutes.
Chapter 12 - Edge of the BalconyWithout hesitation, Mrs. Man tackled Tuan’s legs, giving Mr. Cap Vu time to retreat. Enraged, Tuan struck Mrs. Man with the butt of his gun, sending her falling to the floor, bleeding from her head.
Chapter 13 - Flashing Red LightsDozens of police cruisers surrounded the mansion.
Chapter 14 - Emergency CareMrs. Man and the little boy were rushed to the hospital. Mrs. Man suffered a mild concussion, while the child was treated for severe malnutrition, infections, and psychological trauma.
Chapter 15 - The ConfessionAt police headquarters, faced with overwhelming evidence—including DNA matches with the child, heavy metal toxins found in her apartment, and Tuan’s full confession—Yen broke down.
Chapter 16 - The Justice ServedMonths later, the trial concluded with swift justice. Yen was sentenced to Life Imprisonment without parole for attempted murder, child abuse, and grand fraud. Tuan received a 25-year sentence for armed extortion and arson.
